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Careers rarely develop the way we plan them. Our career path often takes many twists and turns, with particular events, choices and people influencing our direction.

We asked Fergal Donnelly from Languages Connect to give some advice for people considering this job:

1.Be open to new ideas. Think critically, and not just about the ideas of others. Be hard on your beliefs. Take them out onto the verandah and beat them with a cricket bat. Be intellectually rigorous. Identify your biases, your prejudices, your privilege. 2.Dedicate one's self to the pursuit of short-term goals. Be micro-ambitious.

Put your head down and work with pride on whatever is in front of you, you never know where you might end up. Be aware that the next worthy pursuit will appear in your periphery and when you least expect it. 3.You don't need to already know what you're going to do with the rest of your life. Many people who were sure of their career path at age 20 end up having midlife crises now. 4.Be able to speak in public and also in a foreign language. If you can do all that and tell a joke, you've cracked it.

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The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.

Ballyhaise Agricultural College

Upcoming Events

Friday, October 04, 2019

Open Day10:00 AM to 12:00 PM<strong>Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College</strong> invites schools, students, teachers and parents to attend an open day on Friday 4th of October, 2019. <br /><br />You will have the opportunity to learn about the courses available and get the chance to meet teaching staff, educational experts, current students and potential employers of course graduates.<br /><br />Contact details for further information:<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 049 4338108<br /><strong>Email: </strong>ballyhaise.college@teagasc.ie

Friday, March 06, 2020

Open Day10:00 AM to 1:00 PM<strong>Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College</strong> invites schools, students, teachers and parents to attend an open day on Friday 6th of March, 2020. <br /><br />You will have the opportunity to learn about the courses available and get the chance to meet teaching staff, educational experts, current students and potential employers of course graduates.<br /><br />Contact details for further information:<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 049 4338108<br /><strong>Email: </strong>ballyhaise.college@teagasc.ie

About Us

BSc in AgricultureApplications for this course which is run in partnership with Dundalk Institute of Technology are made through the CAO, course code DK882.

BSc in Sustainable Agriculture

This course is run in partnership with Dundalk Institute of Technology

Course Codes: CR010, DK685, WD126, DKA80

Ballyhaise College

Ballyhaise College is located 8km north of Cavan town on an estate of 220 hectares of grassland and is a leading provider of training in Agriculture and Forestry. Close links have been developed with the local Institute of Technology in Dundalk (DkIT). This has facilitated the development of progression to third level (HETAC) courses and has greatly enhanced the provision of agricultural education in the North East. Over 400 students are currently registered on courses at Ballyhaise College.

The main house is nearly 300 years old and retains many of its historical features.

Why us?

Student Accommodation

Students are accommodated in three modern houses, each with 18 single bedrooms.

Facilities/Activities

A large sports hall is available for indoor soccer, basketball, volleyball and badminton. There are also game rooms for pool, darts, table tennis, cards, TV and general socialising and three computer training rooms with Wi-Fi.

The College Farm

The college farm consists of a 120 cow dairy herd, 50 cow suckler herd, 200 ewe sheep flock, 200 cattle of various types with 100 finished every year and a 100 sow pig unit. The farm includes 50 hectares of diverse woodlands, Ballyhaise College is a registered centre for external candidates taking examinations for ABC Awards in Arboriculture.

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Upcoming Events

Friday, October 04, 2019

Open Day10:00 AM to 12:00 PM<strong>Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College</strong> invites schools, students, teachers and parents to attend an open day on Friday 4th of October, 2019. <br /><br />You will have the opportunity to learn about the courses available and get the chance to meet teaching staff, educational experts, current students and potential employers of course graduates.<br /><br />Contact details for further information:<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 049 4338108<br /><strong>Email: </strong>ballyhaise.college@teagasc.ie

Friday, March 06, 2020

Open Day10:00 AM to 1:00 PM<strong>Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College</strong> invites schools, students, teachers and parents to attend an open day on Friday 6th of March, 2020. <br /><br />You will have the opportunity to learn about the courses available and get the chance to meet teaching staff, educational experts, current students and potential employers of course graduates.<br /><br />Contact details for further information:<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 049 4338108<br /><strong>Email: </strong>ballyhaise.college@teagasc.ie